ELSA SCHIAPARELLISeptember, 10 1890 — November 13,

1973

Before FashionElsa Schiaparelli1890-1973Born in RomeWealthy FamilyRefined and Luxurious LifestyleStudied Philosophy at the University of RomePublished shocking book of PoemsMarried at the age of 18

House of Schiaparelli1927-1954

WAR

KnitwearBow Knot Woman’s Sweater

Optical IllusionsMusic Gloves

1939Jacket with Cocteau Embroidery 1937

Interesting HatsSCHIAPARELLI EYE

HAT- 1950SCHIAPARELLI SHOE HAT-

1937

Schiaparelli Skeleton Dress1939

Buttons Like BroachesFrom Schiaparelli to Dolce & Gabbana

Tear Dress1938

RUNWAYSTYLE ART MUSIC

"Schiaparelli the Shocker," in Newsweek, 26 September 1949.

Wilson, Bettina, "Back to Paris with Elsa Schiaparelli," in Vogue (London), October 1945.

"Berry—We Called Her Schiap," in American Fabrics and Fashions (New York), No. 100, Spring 1974.

References

http://achichilife.blogspot.com/2010/01/fashion-meets-art-elsa-schiaparelli.html

http://threadforthought.net/tag/elsa-schiaparelli/

http://www.lifeinitaly.com/fashion/elsa-schiaparelli.asp

http://www.studio-international.co.uk/reports/schiaparelli.asp

http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/Ro-Sm/Schiaparelli-Elsa.html